Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Not Available
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leafminer
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Blue Marguerite
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
ब्लू गुलबहार
Silver Birch
In German
Blau Marguerite
Weißbirke
In French
Bleu Marguerite
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Margarita azul
Abedul de plata
In Greek
μπλε Marguerite
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
azul Marguerite
Silver Birch
In Polish
niebieski Marguerite
Silver Birch
In Latin
Margareta blue
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Betuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Marguerite and Silver Birch
Season and care of Blue Marguerite and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Marguerite and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Marguerite is Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Marguerite and Silver Birch Physical Information
Blue Marguerite and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Marguerite and Silver Birch are as follows:
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Marguerite and Silver Birch
Care of Blue Marguerite and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.